The historical imagination of Cabiria

WHEN: Wednesday, 26 May 2010

TIME: 4.00 pm

WHERE: Stanley Place, Brisbane 4101

Dr Tiziana Ferrero-Regis, Queensland University of Technology The roots of Italian cinema’s enduring fascination with history can be traced to the silent era and in particular to Giovanni Pastrone’s Cabiria. Dr Tiziana Ferrero-Regis will speak about history and memory in this landmark of Italian silent cinema, as well as discussing the role that celebrated author and co-scriptwriter, Gabriele D’Annunzio, played in the production.

Where: Australian Cinémathèque, Gallery of Modern Art, Cinema A

When: 4.00pm Wed 26 May 2010

GETTING TO THE CINEMATHEQUE The Australian Cinémathèque is located at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), the second site of the Queensland Art Gallery. The two buildings are located within easy walking distance of each other (150 metres), and are part of the Queensland Cultural Bank Parklands. For and access map and further location details please visit our website: http://www.qag.qld.gov.au/